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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:Little interest or pleasure in doing things.

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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.

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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.

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